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The Imagician
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Jun 11, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $80.00
| Rating: 9
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Inexpensive, sharp and contrasty
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It breaks too easily.
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I have dropped and broken two of these things. When I get another one, I'm going to put a rubber grip around the barrel to add weight and to prevent it from slipping out of my sweaty fingers.
This lens has earned its nick names -- The Nifty Fifty and The Plastic Fantastic. If I had to have only one lens, it would be this one.
It makes beautiful portraits and is a great night life lens. I've told several of my friends to get the lens.
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 Jun 11, 2007
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Rafi Abramov
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Location: United States
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Review Date: Jun 7, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $25.00
| Rating: 10
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(I have the MK1 version) Metal mount, distance window, dedicated and easy-to-use focusing ring, inexpensive, light, f/1.8
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One thing about the focusing ring... read on
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I have the MK1 version of this lens, and it is fantastic. I bought this lens second-hand off craigslist, attached onto a EOS 850 for only $25! Now that is a deal!
I'm sure you all already know, but the MK1 version has a distance window which is quite useful, along with a dedicated focusing ring. Not that I am complaining (for this price especially), but there is no full-time manual focus in autofocus mode. It's not a problem at all, but just something to point out. I use manual focus 90% of the time anyway.
Besides that, I think I'm safe to say that the superb image quality is comparable to a L-series lens, aside from the bokeh of course. Background blur can be pretty harsh with a 6-blade aperture, but I personally enjoy it.
Be sure to buy a filter to protect it at all times since dust and grit can easily enter the lens due to it's "dug-out" kind of construction. Shouldn't be a problem to buy a filter though- it's a cheap 52mm size- definitely a plus.
A must-have in every photographers bag. I'd say to spend a little bit more money and get the MK1 version. You'll understand why. :D
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Jun 7, 2007
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Michael Hamilt
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Registered: May 7, 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 46
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Review Date: Jun 7, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $74.99
| Rating: 10
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Sharp images, AF and MF are very smooth and accurate, quick lens
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I wish it could focus closer.
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I'm very new to DSLR or SLR for that matter. This was my first lens purchase for my newly acquired Rebel Xt and kit lens. I'm amazed at the clarity and sharpness when compared to my kit lens set at 50mm. I love it!!
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Jun 7, 2007
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Kledi Andoni
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Registered: Nov 24, 2006
Location: Albania
Posts: 35
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Review Date: May 28, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $75.00
| Rating: 10
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Very sharp, affordable, very light
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Cons:
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cant blame a lens that costs $70 for slow focus.
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Since the day I bought this lens, it has been on my 400d. I am very happy with it and it performs beautifully starting from f1.8. nice bokeh, af is just fine with what I am used to on the 400d.
approx 80mm on the 1.6fcov cameras.
Especially for the price, I would highly recommend it.
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May 28, 2007
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pumbaa
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Location: France
Posts: 30
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Review Date: May 11, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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SHARPNESS, BOKEH, CHEAP
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Cons:
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AF noisy, build cheapy
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I have two copies of this lens and i'm satisfied of both. Although build quality is a bit fragile but with this price, it's not its weakness. Yes AF is noisy and it hunt a bit but not louder than the sound that produces the cam's shutter.
In term of optic quality, this lens produces excellent sharpness and bokeh. Colors reproduction is just very good and seem to be accurate, can be in comparaison with some L lens. Just dont forget to buy its hood, it increases significantly contrast and reduces flare.
Here are my some shots taken with this lens, almost all of them has no post processing:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/491398618_58d8287e26_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/217/492809412_fe6a0c872b_b.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/152/330758568_92ce5d0564.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/149/333251398_57704cbeeb.jpg
This lens is a must for ALL, just buy it without hesitating and you will feel HAPPY with it
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May 11, 2007
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alexandre
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Registered: Jun 30, 2005
Location: Brazil
Posts: 2621
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Review Date: May 3, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $79.00
| Rating: 10
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Sharp, fast, little, 52mm filter, cheap, etc, etc, etc...
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Cons:
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It should cost at least 3 times more to have any cons.
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Nuff said.
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May 3, 2007
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trevilla
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Location: United States
Posts: 403
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Review Date: Apr 28, 2007
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Price paid: $80.00
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Pros:
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f/1.8, light, small
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Cons:
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AF fairly slow, plastic
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This was my first lens after the kit 18-55. I really enjoyed the fast f-stop and the clarity of a prime lens compared to the low quality of the kit lens.
Paired with my 350D and 430EX, it makes a great lens for courtside basketball.
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Apr 28, 2007
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wildestdreams
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Registered: Jul 26, 2005
Location: United States
Posts: 798
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Review Date: Apr 28, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $79.00
| Rating: 9
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My copy is extremely sharp throughout aperture range, AF/MF switch is smooth and relatively quiet, light-weight, color and contrast very good, bokeh is superb, focusing is not bad at all as far as speed (it's not like I'm going to be shooting sports with it), and who can beat the price for what you're getting? It needs careful handling but is easily replaceable at this price. My first test shots were of my husband, standing in the shade, no flash & wide open. Very impressive performance as noted above.
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When I picked up the delivery box, I wondered if anything was in it! It does look and feel like a toy. Very deceiving for what lies inside. My 10D feels unbalanced with it on...probably just not used to the lightness after my other lenses.
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The good outweighs the bad by a mile with this lens.
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Apr 28, 2007
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Daniel Hwang
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Registered: Mar 18, 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 68
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Review Date: Apr 18, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $70.00
| Rating: 10
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Pros:
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Only $70, Very sharp images, Creamy bokeh
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Cons:
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AF/MF switch
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This was my 2nd lense after 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lense.
@50mm the image quality difference is HUGE.
This little lense is extemely sharp even @ 1.8.
It looks like a toy with its cheap plastic body but with hood added on, it looks quite nice.
Only thing I don't like about this lense is its AF/MF switch.
It is really hard to switch as it gets stuck and won't let me switch smoothly.
Other than that, it is a great lense for its price.
$70 is nothing compared to the satisfaction you get from this lense.
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Apr 18, 2007
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Amar Dewri
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Registered: Jan 24, 2007
Location: India
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Review Date: Apr 14, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 8
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Pros:
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Light weight, sharp, dirt cheap
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Gets confused for very close ranges, delicate, build quality.
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Apr 14, 2007
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BrandonRussell
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Registered: Jan 6, 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 529
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Review Date: Apr 3, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 10
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Great light gathering ability, super-light weight, price, sharp...
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None, everyone should probably own this lens
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This lens is just great. The IQ is amazing, the 1.8 changes how you look at low light, and it's so light and inexpensive.
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Apr 3, 2007
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riversen
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Registered: Apr 7, 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 6
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Review Date: Mar 28, 2007
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Recommend? no |
Price paid: $80.00
| Rating: 2
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Pros:
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Decent lens for what is paid, but that is about it.
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Cons:
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Cheap construction, loud, slow to focus, not so good bokeh, viginetting.
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Mar 28, 2007
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Harry Jadwani
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Registered: Apr 21, 2006
Location: Canada
Posts: 62
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Review Date: Mar 27, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $85.00
| Rating: 9
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"L" glass quality images for a next-to-nothing price. Weight almost non-existent. Prome
'L' glass quality images. ultra-lite weight. Prime lens quality. Nice background blur.
UV filter also cheap due to small size.
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Zero 'snob" value. Too cheap to be considered a'pro' lens. Fragile build.
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I've used a number of expensive lenses - 24-105 f4
IS, 300mm f4 IS, 135mm f2 L, 70-200 f2.8 IS, Sigma 120-300 f 2.8.
With 5D and 1DMKIIN.
This cheap lens holds its own - especially in walk-around, non-tripod situations.
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Mar 27, 2007
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Bjorn Beheydt
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Registered: Mar 23, 2007
Location: Belgium
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Review Date: Mar 23, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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light, cheap, sharp, small, L quality images, all rounder
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Cons:
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plastic build
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I bought this lens 3 years ago, and have been using it non-stop ever since. If I can take one lense anywhere, this is the one I take. It is light, small, versatile, and takes great pictures.
I used this lens on my 10D, and now on my 5D, results are always great.
I did some whole modelshoots with this lens only, and use it extensively as a macro with a tube inbetween body and lens.
I don't only recommend this lens, I think it is a must have lens!
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Mar 23, 2007
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alpha_1976
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Registered: Mar 1, 2007
Location: United States
Posts: 641
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Review Date: Mar 16, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: $70.00
| Rating: 9
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Pros:
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Sharp, Light weight and short
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Terrible build
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I bought this lens a few weeks ago. It's reasonable sharp wide open but really shines above 2.8 or 3.5 to be very precise. It's really light; once you put it on your camera what you feel is only camera weight which might be awkward sometimes. With f1.8, I think this might be the chepest lens one would want to use inside museums and so on so forth to have reasonable IQ. The thing I don't like about this lens is the build quality of this lens. I mean, I have some you know so-called cheapo from Canon, but man, this is the worst of all. If you shake it a little you hear some rattling noise like something is already broken inside! But the price you pay for this lens is really a tiny fraction of what you'd pay on other lenses to get the same image quality; so can't complain.
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Mar 16, 2007
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Jordan Diaz
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Registered: Sep 24, 2006
Location: United States
Posts: 108
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Review Date: Feb 18, 2007
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Recommend? yes |
Price paid: Not Indicated
| Rating: 9
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Small. Light. Sharp.
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Slow Focus. Rotating front. Openings for dust to get inside lens easily. Ugly.
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This is one of my FAVORITE lens. I shoot this with my 1D mkll all the time. I get funny looks from other photog's, but I really don't care. This lens is sharp. Just as sharp as the 1.4. Will be using this guy for a long time.
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Feb 18, 2007
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